TEHRAN — Iran has recalled its ambassadors from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom to Tehran for consultations, a significant diplomatic escalation following the planned reinstatement of United Nations sanctions, reports The WP Times with reference to Mehr.
The move, confirmed by the state news agency Mehr on Saturday, comes as a direct response to the three European countries' actions in activating the Dispute Settlement Mechanism of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which seeks to "snap back" UN Security Council sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
"In response to the actions of the three European countries regarding the activation of the Dispute Settlement Mechanism and the attempt to restore UN Security Council sanctions, Iran has recalled its ambassadors in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom to Tehran," the report stated.
This diplomatic protest follows a critical vote at the UN Security Council on Friday, where a joint effort by Russia and China to delay the restoration of international sanctions against Iran failed. Their draft resolution only garnered the support of four countries, clearing the path for the sanctions to be renewed.
The recall of the top diplomats from London, Paris, and Berlin signals Tehran's deep displeasure and its strategic move to recalibrate its diplomatic stance with the European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal amid mounting pressure from the international community.
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